Truck Accidents
How Long Are Tractor Trailers? 10 Facts about 18-Wheelers
18-wheelers, or tractor-trailers, can be an intimidating presence on the road. Due to their sheer size, an accident with an 18-wheeler can be fatal. In 2020, Texas experienced 413 fatal crashes involving tractor-trailer trucks. The majority of these fatal crashes took place in rural areas. If you have been the victim of or lost a […]
Truck Accidents
What is the Number One Cause of Truck Accidents?
In 2020, Texas had 511 fatal crashes, with 580 fatalities, according to a report published by the Texas Department of Transportation. Additionally, Texas holds the record for the highest number of large-truck occupant deaths. What is the Number One Cause of so Many Truck Accidents? The answer: negligence. Truck drivers have a duty to operate […]
Truck Accidents
Common Causes of Oilfield Truck Accidents
While most people know that the oil and gas industry is an incredibly dangerous profession to work in, not many people know that it is actually truck accidents that account for a bulk of fatalities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that vehicle incidents accounted for 29 fatalities (42 percent) in the […]
Truck Accidents, Truck Accidents Archives
Who May Be Liable for Causing a Truck Accident?
In all personal injury cases, it must be established by evidence and facts who was at fault in causing the accident, and truck accident claims are no different. Determining who is liable for the accident and, therefore, who owes compensation to victims is one of the many things that an experienced truck accident attorney at […]
Personal Injury, Truck Accidents
Truck Crashes Increase During Holiday Season
There are commercial trucks on the highways and roads around Austin at any time of the year, but this number can increase significantly during the holidays due to all of the additional online orders and deliveries. Not only do more trucks have to deliver goods to stock the shelves of retail stores, but they also […]
Truck Accidents
I-35 Truck Accident Attorneys
Interstate 35 is a major north-south highway that runs from Minnesota all the way down to Laredo, Texas. Because of this direct route that passes through so many states, this is a regular thoroughfare for commercial trucks transporting goods throughout the United States. Unfortunately for those in the Austin area, this increases the risk of […]
Truck Accidents
Dangers Of Tanker Truck Crashes
Tanker trucks are important to transport many liquids and gases, though they can be dangerous if they are involved in a crash. Speak with an Austin truck accident lawyer about your accident and injuries today. Commercial truck collisions are notorious for being even more volatile and dangerous than typical car-on-car motor vehicle crashes due to […]
Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents
Motorcycle vs. Truck Crashes
Motorcycle crashes can always be serious, but they can be even more so when a collision involves a large truck and a motorcycle. Speak with an Austin motorcycle accident lawyer about your injuries and legal rights. When a car hits a motorcycle, it can result in serious injuries to the motorcyclist, as they do not […]